Think you got what it takes to become a criminal profiler for the FBI? Test your crime-solving skills in The Big Hollow: 1982.
OSAKA, JAPAN – May 12, 2026 – DANGEN Entertainment has announced that The Big Hollow: 1982 will launch on May 28, 2026 for PC via Steam and GOG. A new release date trailer accompanies the announcement, revealing new fragments of the case waiting to be pieced together.
Combining cinematic storytelling, criminal profiling and animated 2D visuals, The Big Hollow: 1982 is a concentrated detective thriller built for players who love true crime, deduction, and psychological mystery. Set in the early days of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, the game challenges players to interpret evidence, analyze criminal behavior, and uncover the psychology behind a series of murders.
About The Big Hollow: 1982
It’s 1982, and in a small truck stop community where everybody knows everybody, Ida and Bonnie’s disappearances left questions that no one dared to ask out loud. For the FBI, where the term ‘serial killer’ is as new as their Behavioral Science Unit, this case isn’t just about murder—it’s a test of whether these monsters can really be mapped.
You are Desmond, methodical and intuitive, learning the art of criminal profiling under Lenore Davidson, the cold, exacting representative of the BSU. Your insights could prove the unit’s worth, or expose its limitations.
Ida and Bonnie’s case is full of fragments, contradictions, and unfolding secrets. To solve it, you must decipher the ‘why’ behind the crime, shaping Lenore’s impression of your potential as a profiler. Interpret what you see, uncover the meaning, and find your killer.
FEATURES:
- A tightly focused 2.5 to 3 hour case that tells a deep, atmospheric story in the 1980s American South
- Investigate a gritty setting beautifully illustrated with a unique 2D art style
- Examine evidence using techniques inspired by FBI thought processes and procedure
- Interpret evidence as you see fit, and influence the outcome of the investigation
- Experience a gradual and natural expansion of evidence and complexity
About Krams Design
Founded by solo developer Dane Krams, Krams Design is dedicated to creating games driven by cinematic storytelling without sacrificing player agency. Drawing from a background in film and television editing, Dane strives to combine the visual language of cinema with the interactive depth of classic point-and-click adventures into focused, emotionally layered experiences.
After releasing Anna’s Quest in 2015, which was awarded “Best Story” by AdventureGamers.com, Dane spent nearly a decade shaping the world and themes behind The Big Hollow: 1982, evolving the project alongside his own personal and creative journey. What began as a passion project has developed into a deeply considered work, brought to life through personal experience and a transition into full-time development.
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The Big Hollow: 1982 on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4012690/The_Big_Hollow_1982/
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DANGEN ENTERTAINMENT is an indie-focused publisher that specializes in localizing and releasing awesome games in multiple languages around the world. Our company mantra comes from the Japanese definition of the word “DANGEN,” which means “words of conviction.” We at DANGEN ENTERTAINMENT wear many hats, but our most important role is to help deliver a multitude of great games to as many gamers as possible.
